Viet Cong attack routs U S platoon near Saigon in major clash
In a ten hour battle south of Saigon, Viet Cong guerrillas hit a 40-man U S infantry platoon landing in a swampy bivouac area. The clash left 17 Americans dead and 27 wounded, with at least 26 guerrillas killed. American reinforcements arrived by helicopter as enemy fire brought down three helicopters.
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Saigon
U.S
U.S. 9Th Infantry Division
Hlicopters
9Th Division
William R. Desobry
Mekong
1St Corps
U.S. 196Th Light Infantry Brigade
Hiep Duc
da Nang
North Vietnam
Red River
Cat Bi
Haiphong
Casualty Rates Rise for U S Troops in Vietnam in 1967
The AP reports U S casualties in South Vietnam increased in 1967 over 1966 despite higher troop strength. Average force rose to 448,200, with 9,353 killed and 62,004 wounded, 15.9 percent total casualties. May 1967 bloodiest week saw 337 killed and 2,282 wounded. Pentagon end-1967 troop level reached 486,000.
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New York
U.S
South Vietnam
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Pentagon
White House
City Council Set to Hear Annual Report and Three Ordinances
The city council will convene for its January session tonight at 7 30 in city hall. On the agenda is the annual report of Mayor William M. Battaile and three public hearings on ordinances.
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William M. Battaile
Rough sledding for birds as ground stays frozen and snowy
The note laments hard times for birds finding food with ten days of frost and heavy snow. It suggests tying suet to a tree away from cats and scattering seed on the snow to help wildlife endure the cold spell.
Wolfe Elected President of South End Fire Company
Tom Wolfe was chosen president of the South End Fire Company at the final Winchester fire company officers meeting for the coming year. Other officers include First Vice President Herman Robertson Second Vice President Winton Pope Third Vice President Edwin H Lillis Fourth Vice President Robert Saville Secretary Paul Clevenger Assistant Secretary Steve Lake Treasurer H M Layman Assistant Treasurer Luther Tevalt Surgeon Dr Bradford B Bennett Assistant Surgeon Dr Carrington Harrison Chaplain Rev George Watson Assistant Chaplain Edwin H Lillis Counsel Joseph Massie Jr Chief Hoseman Zane Webster Jr Assistant Hoseman Dennis Bromley Chief Pipeman Keith Kaval. The president and four vice presidents will serve on the company board of directors. The other Winchester fire departments also elected officers last Thursday night.
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South End
Herman Robertson
Winton Pope
Edwin H. Lillis
Robert Saville
Paul Clevenger
Steve Lake
H. M. Layman
Luther Tevalt
Bradford 8. Bennett
Carrington Harrison
George Watson
Joseph Massie, Jr
Zane Webster, Jr
Dennis Bromley
Keith Kaval
Winchester Fire Departments
Record Cold Tumble Hits Northeast as Schools Close
Bone chilling cold stung the Northeast and spread to the south with schools closed across much of New England as the season's coldest weather arrived. The Associated Press reports on the widespread disruption and frigid conditions.
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Associated Press
New England
Powell Says Congress Is In Reverse and Civil Rights
AP reports Adam Clayton Powell says Congress has reversed its civil rights stance since his expulsion, vowing to tour Watts to rally support. He notes arctic cold across the Northeast, reports multiple record lows, and cites potential riots if arrested in New York. Powell champions black and white job and education gains he says Congress is erasing.
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Los Angeles
Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
House of Representatives
Powell
United States
Bahamas
Watts
New York
Harlem
Abyssinian Baptist Church
Miami
Boston
Frederick County School Levy Urged To 60 Cents For Building Needs
Frederick County supervisors hear superintendent Ayler urge raising the school building fund levy to 60 cents to cover current and planned indebtedness. The levy has not exceeded 60 cents since 1946, funding the $1 million loan and $1.8 million junior high near Stephens City.
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Fredericks County
Board of Supervisors
Robert E. Ayler
James Wood
Ayler
Aylor
Stephens City
State
Literary Fund
Inter
Weather turns wintry across Virginia with light snow
Freezing temperatures and a one inch snow cover affected Bristol Covington and Winchester as a low pressure system moved through. Snow tires were required on many roads while Interstate 81 remained clear and a warming trend was forecast to change sleet and snow to rain later today.
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Virginia
Winchester
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Bristol
Covington
Mostoads
Wise
Dickenson
Washington
Smyth
Russell
Buchanan
Tazewell
Bland
Wythe
Grayson
Lee
State Highway Department
Weather Bureau
Richmond
Fairfax
Heart Transplant Recipient In Critical Condition At Stanford
Mike Kasperak, 54, remains in critical condition after a heart transplant at Stanford Medical Center. He developed internal bleeding from a pre existing liver disease while doctors say his heart function is satisfactory and the operation was followed by a televised briefing.
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Stanford
Calif
Mike Kasperak
Kasperak
Norman’ E. Shumway
Stanford Medical School
Drs. Shumway
Donald C. Harrison
Medical School
Ferne
Cleveland
Palo Alto
Virginia White
Santa Clara
Kasperek
United States
South Africa
Brooklyn Fire Kills Thirteen in Tenement Blaze
In Brooklyn a blaze driven by paper cartons raged through a storefront factory and a tenement housing 24 families. Firemen pulled 13 bodies nine children and four adults from the wreckage as cold winds and ice hampered rescue efforts. Police and firefighters treated 29 injured, including 15 civilians, two officers, and 14 firefighters.
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New York
Brooklyn
Greenpoint Hospital
Byrd Seeks Talks With Exiled Greek King in Rome
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. met for 40 minutes with King Constantine in Rome at the Greek embassy. Byrd arrived from New York on a fact finding mission for the Senate Armed Services Committee and planned to brief 6th Fleet officers about Soviet naval activity before heading to Athens and Israel. Neither side commented.
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Rome
Harry F. Byrd Jr
D-Va
Constantine
Greece
Byrd
New York
Senate Armed Services Committee
U. S
Mediterranean
6Th Fleet
Athens
Israel
City Council Meeting 7315 Tonight TV Cable Channel 6
Half year clearance at Worth’s 27 N. Loudoun St offers 50 percent to 25 percent off coats suits dresses and sportswear. The notice lists TV channel 6 for council programming tonight.
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Tonight
N. Loudoun St
Macy
Demos Will Caucus Tonight in Virginia Assembly
Virginia lawmakers converge on Richmond for 60 day session with House Democrats nominating a successor to Speaker E Blackburn Moore. Del John Warren Cooke is favored to replace the Winchester veteran. Gov Godwin to deliver state of the commonwealth. Pollard backs a legislative modernization commission and rule changes to speed business.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Senate
House
E. Blackburn Moore
Winchester
Moore
Del
John Warren Cooke
Mathews
Cooke
Assembly
Mills E. Godwin Jr
State of the Commonwealth
Virginia
Godwin
Fred G. Pollard
Senate Rules Committee
General Assembly
Pollard
Rules Committee
Weather Mix Hits Richmond With Snow Sleet Freezing Rain
A low pressure system brings a messy mix of snow sleet and freezing rain to most parts around Richmond. Travel impacts and potential slick roads are expected as precipitation continues.
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Mississippi
Texas
Richmond
Virginia
Snag's Sport Shop Corner of Braddock and Boscawen
The notice identifies Snag's Sport Shop located at the corner of Braddock and Boscawen. It provides no additional details on events, hours, or offerings beyond the shop's street coordinates.
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